“Simply put, cannabis should not be used by young people.” The editorial, which appears under the byline of Diane Kelsall, the journal’s interim editor-in-chief, says.

In addition to issues with the proposed age limit, the editorial decries the legalization proposal for the allowance of home grows - a rule that has been generally seen as standard in most iterations of American legalization.

“Allowing personal cultivation will increase the risk of diversion and access to cannabis that is not subject to any quality or potency controls,” the article reads.

“The government appears to be hastening to deliver on a campaign promise without being careful enough about the health impacts of policy.” The article says. “If Parliament truly cares about the public health and safety of Canadians, especially our youth, this bill will not pass.”